Director of Nursing

University Endoscopy Center (UEC) is an ambulatory surgical center located in the historical area of Montgomery Ohio. Established in 1996 UEC specializes in and exclusively provides endoscopy procedures to adults in an outpatient setting. UECs exceptional patient care is provided by highly trained and reputable physicians nurses anesthetists and support staff. Being JCAHO accredited from 1998-2007 AAAHC accredited 2007 to the present and recently named a 2024-2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center by U.S. News World Report UEC continues to exceed the industry standard on patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication:

Works collaboratively with center leadership on the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling
according to center policies procedures and objectives
Ability to effectively present information respond to questions and professionally interact with managers employees
clients vendors the general public and physicians

Patient Care:

Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given
Coordinates patient-care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care
Assists Center staff in identifying and solving problems
Participates in primary care of patients as needed and oversees clinical areas to verify that patient needs are met
Enforces nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care
Work collaboratively with scheduling personnel to coordinate procedure scheduling
Serves as a liaison between patients families and the healthcare team to promote quality patient care
Recommends revision of patient-care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and
practices
Responds to emergency situations and maintains competency
Oversees all nursing activities during emergencies to ensure patient needs are met
Manages optimal patient and staff flow to prevent opportunities for healthcare acquired and surgical site infections
Analyzes clinical documentation to ensure Centers policies/procedures are followed
Supports and directs services provided based on policies and procedures accreditation and regulatory requirements

Staffing:

Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective scheduling practices
Assists with comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new clinical employees
Recommends continuing education opportunities for clinical staff to Center Leader. Assists in providing education as
requested
Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
Prepares clinical staffing schedules in accordance with vacations holidays daily personnel assignments and duties
according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care; reviews and adjusts assignments as needed based
on daily activity
Ensure staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment across all clinical
areas. Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs (as required)
Observes and evaluates the performance of all clinical personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care
and services
Works with Center Leader to evaluate suggestions grievances and processes to identify opportunities to improve
performance and quality of care
Interprets and enforces established Center policies and procedures

Safety:

Promotes adherence to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
Works with Center Leader to implement best practices and regulations adopted to ensure safety in the workplace
Monitor the Centers clinical environment and initiate methods for maintaining safety comfort cleanliness and
efficiencies
Oversees the care cleaning high-level disinfection sterilization and required maintenance of instruments supplies and
equipment to maintain proper working conditions
Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends center personnel requests and positive patient outcomes.
Reports deficiencies to Center Leader
Able to identify and report deficiencies in services of contracted providers (e.g. pathology radiology housekeeping) to
Center Leader
Works with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/
procedure compliance
Submit information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager for preparation of risk management reports
Ensures OSHA requirements are met by healthcare team and necessary supplies are readily available
Financial and Materials Management:
Promotes cost containment and efficient use of center resources
Analyzes clinical areas and makes recommendations on purchasing equipment and supplies to provide optimum patient
care within budget allowances
Assists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets (as required)

General:

Actively participates in center committees meetings in-services and activities
Shares input regarding short and long-term goals
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay Medical Dental and Vision Plans

Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off

Required Experience:

Director